Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator | Quality Risk Management at Abarca Health

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States

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$63,440 – $94,900Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, HospitalIndustries

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) - active license from Board of Nursing in the state of practice (Upon Hire)
Certified in Infection Control (CIC) - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) within 2 years
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Preferred: 1-3 years acute care clinical nursing experience
Preferred: Experience in healthcare data analysis and quality improvement
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship

Responsibilities

Develop and analyze data using statistical methods and tools to prepare data for committees, teams, and staff
Develop, manage, and evaluate all aspects of the Infection Prevention program in accordance with Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations as directed by the Quality Care Committee
Support division/regional goal of excellence in patient care by facilitating positive employee relations and supporting department goals
Assist IPAC leadership with surveillance, prevention, and control of infection
Coordinate, facilitate, and implement quality improvement activities supporting the Hospital Quality Improvement Program
Provide education, advice, and assistance to departments, administration, and medical staff on quality and infection prevention initiatives, including creating presentations, graphs, and teaching tools
Review, analyze, and prepare reports on internal and external quality measures and infection statistics; conduct clinical studies and compile findings for reporting and education
Manage data downloads, formatting, and electronic submissions to vendors; maintain program logs and databases
Maintain active membership on assigned committees, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and reports
Implement and monitor compliance with infection prevention and control (IPAC) policies and procedures; perform surveillance using NHSN definitions and ensure accurate data submission
Investigate outbreaks, monitor infection trends, and recommend performance improvement strategies; collaborate with public health for communicable disease reporting
Collaborate with Employee Health, Environmental Safety, and departments to educate staff, monitor compliance, and recommend improvements; participate in environmental and departmental rounds
Maintain infection prevention knowledge through APIC membership, conferences, and continuing education

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Registered NurseQuality ImprovementInfection PreventionData AnalysisStatistical MethodsIPACSurveillanceCompliance MonitoringClinical StudiesReport PreparationPresentationsGraphsEducationCommittee Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Registered Nurse Coordinator position?

The pay range is $30.50 - $45.75, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this position remote or onsite, and what are the work hours?

The position is onsite at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital with Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm hours, 80hrs/2wks, day shift.

What are the essential qualifications and skills for this role?

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse able to work specified hours, with visual acuity for duties, effective communication, and skills in data analysis using statistical methods, infection prevention, quality improvement, surveillance, and education.

What is the company culture like at Avera?

Avera emphasizes a Christian, caring environment with a multidisciplinary team built on compassion, focused on Moving Health Forward, positive employee relations, and excellence in patient care.

What makes a strong candidate for this RN Coordinator role?

Strong candidates have RN qualifications, experience in infection prevention, data analysis, quality improvement, surveillance using NHSN, and the ability to educate staff, manage committees, and stay current through APIC and continuing education.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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